This bike build was moving slowly, it was hard to decide on what to use as far as forks and engine. Well that was decided when I scored this donor bike...for a KILLER deal. It may be too nice to use but it’s also too small for my fat ass. The motor has a complete new top end on it that includes barrel, piston and head...all ported and ready to roll...to say the least...its scary fast.

I have added a picture of where I am heading with this bike...

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I see your planing on using the ( I'll leave it in third gear trick ) lol. Before you take it apart do you want to race my 70 lol.

Awesome Jeff! Just found this thread(D'oh!), been drooling over your FB pics though...

But anyway, the shifter talk reminded me of DareDevil's V-twin Excelsior's solid linkages, you should check them out. See what you think of them over a dual cable driven (upshift/downshift) system. It's a lengthy thread, but he gets into some good detail w/pics around here. With a solid linkage you could use trigger/thumb, or even a twist grip if you wanted to.

Awesome Jeff! Just found this thread(D'oh!), been drooling over your FB pics though...

But anyway, the shifter talk reminded me of DareDevil's V-twin Excelsior's solid linkages, you should check them out. See what you think of them over a dual cable driven (upshift/downshift) system. It's a lengthy thread, but he gets into some good detail w/pics around here. With a solid linkage you could use trigger/thumb, or even a twist grip if you wanted to.

Plus it'd feel more solid than cables too eh?

Just another thought for the pile

Greg B.

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Thanks Greg for the info. I may just leave the foot shifter on after all and run it like that till I have one of those Bud Light design nights...ya know when sh-t just pops into your mind for no reason...

I may get alot done this weekend since the forcast says rain...rain...rain

Why are you using a motorcycle engine with a 5 or 6 speed gearbox with a foot
operated shifter?

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Don't worry Neil... as long as he pays you the entry fee, you'll let it on the track!
You've let other bikes with internal transmissions like that in your races... & you justified it by saying, "they kept it in one gear most of the time".

Don't worry Neil... as long as he pays you the entry fee, you'll let it on the track!
You've let other bikes with internal transmissions like that in your races... & you justified it by saying, "they kept it in one gear most of the time".

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What is your problem?
You weren't at the last race so take a chill pill.

I got some of the motor mounts made out of aluminum stock, drilled and machined. Made a bracket for the rear tail section, the debate is to have suspension or not. I do have a real nice works shock to use if needed.

I have repositioned the motor for exhaust clearance... Much better now.